Blue Ox BX2323 User manual

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2006-11 Hyundai Accent
(No Foglights)
Installation Instructions
BX2323
1. Blue Ox®towing products and accessories
are intended to be installed by Blue Ox®
Dealers who are familiar with our products and
have the equipment and knowledge to do “fit
work”. When necessary, Blue Ox®Dealers can
be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting
our Customer Care Department at
[phone].
2. Many Blue Ox®Baseplates are designed to
use existing holes and hardware to mount
the baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even
though bolts are there, do not assume they
are adequate for baseplate mounting. Always
use hardware supplied in the hardware kit
or existing hardware specified in the
Baseplate Installation Instructions.
Serial Number
Confirm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with
the owner’s manual or contact the
vehicle’s manufacturer for specific
towing procedures.
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8
1/4” 10 14
5/16” 19 29
3/8” 33 47
7/16” 54 78
1/2” 78 119
5/8” 154 230
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Torque Specifications
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Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
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8MM 16 22
10MM 31 40
12MM 54 70
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Failure to read and follow these instructions
could result in separation of the towed vehicle
from the tow bar, causing property damage,
loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING
Attachment Tab Height: 13 1/2”
Attachment Tab Width: 24”
If the front of your vehicle looks different
If the front of your vehicle looks different
than this, call us at [phone].
than this, call us at [phone].

Important:
Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a bolt
is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your baseplate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of
the same grade (In most cases it will be Grade 5, please reference the parts list above). Replacement parts may be ordered
through your nearest Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor. Failing to follow and/or altering these installation instructions in either
installation or required equipment will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Towing behind a non-motorized vehicle will void the
warranty.
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2006-11 Hyundai Accent
(No Foglights) Installation Instructions
BX2323
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description
1 1 61-6298 Weldment, Base Plate, BX2323
2 6 61-5208 3/8-16 Nut Plate with 14 inch Wire
3 6 201-0440 3/8-16 x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt, Grd. 5, ZP
4 6 203-0010 3/8” Lock Washer
5 1 201-0655 6mm-1.0 x 30mm Hex Bolt, Grd. 8.8, ZP
6 1 203-0008 1/4” Lock Washer, ZP
7 1 201-0654 #10-16 x 1 Self Drilling Screw, ZP
8 2 201-0553 1/4-20 x 1/2” Hx. Wshd, Type F Screw
9 2 201-0192 #10-32 x 1/2” Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw
10 2 203-0054 #10 Lock Washer
11 2 202-0047 #10-32 Hex Nut
12 2 101-5822 Adapter, 4 Way Connector
13 2 62-3468 Attachment, Assembly, SF/SB (R)
2 290-0437 Receiver, Cap Plug, Blk (Not Shown)
2 229-0359 Quicklink, 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)
2 226-0046 Baseplate Safety Cable, 36” CL III (Not Shown)
Tools Required
Loctite®RED
6mm Socket
10mm Socket
12mm Socket
9/16” Socket
13/32” Drill Bit
1 1/4” Hole Saw
Reciprocating Saw
Vise Grips
Hack Saw Blade
Phillips Screwdriver
Pliers

1. Remove seven Phillips pushpins from the top
of radiator cover (see white arrows). Using the
10mm socket, remove two metric bolts (see
grey arrows) from radiator cover and lift to
remove. Set bolts, pushpins and radiator cover
aside to be reinstalled later.
Attachment Tabs:
Due to the design of the removable tabs, the
RangeFinderII tow bar can not be used. Adapters,
except the BX8833 and BX88151, can not be used
with this baseplate.
Installation Notes:
The radiator cover, fascia, air baffle, air bag
sensor, washer reservoir, metal bumper and
air bag sensor are removed. The grille is
trimmed. Drilling is required. The air bag
sensor bolt is not reinstalled.
The dimensional variations between otherwise
identical vehicles can be considerable.
While the baseplate was designed for easy
installation, it may be necessary to tailor the
baseplate slightly to compensate for auto
manufacturer’s tolerances. These minor
adjustments may include filing a hole slightly,
bending electrical rods or bending end plates.
The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is
recommended for this vehicle.
Installation Instructions:
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2. Using the 8mm socket, remove one metric
bolt from edge of fascia, just inside wheel well.
Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Set bolts
aside to be reinstalled later.
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Possible Location for the BX8869
Possible Location for the BX8869
Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit.
Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit.
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Handling of some cosmetic parts
when installing this product may
require the use of protective covers,
rags, specialty tools, etc. to prevent
damage.
2006-11 Hyundai Accent
(No Foglights) Installation Instructions
BX2323

3. Remove two pushpins from the bottom corner
of fascia. Do this to both side of the vehicle.
Set pushpins aside to be reinstalled later.
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4. Remove two pushpins from the tabs on the
bottom center of fascia. Pull upper corners of
fascia to the side to release from upper two
tabs. Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Pull
fascia forward to remove. Set pushpins and
fascia aside carefully to be reinstalled later.
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6. On the passenger’s side, disconnect the hose
and electrical connection from the washer
reservoir. Using the 10mm socket, remove
three metric bolts from the washer reservoir.
Remove washer reservoir. Set bolts and
reservoir aside to be reinstalled later.
5. On the driver’s side, use the 10mm socket to
remove two metric bolts from the air baffle. Set
bolts and air baffle aside to be reinstalled later.
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BX2323

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7. Just above the center of metal bumper, press
the clip on the horn cable to release it (see
grey arrow). Disconnect the cable from four tie
clips along the horn cable - between the horn
and the air bag sensor on the driver’s side.
Move the cable out of the way to prepare the
area for baseplate installation (leave cable
connected to the air bag sensor and move
out of the way to prepare area for baseplate
installation).
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8. On the passenger’s side, remove the electrical
grounds (see white arrows) and move out of
the way for baseplate installation.
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9. Using the 10mm socket, remove one metric
bolt from top section of metal bumper bracket
(see white arrow). Using the 12mm socket,
remove five metric bolts from the metal
bumper bracket (see grey arrows). Do this to
both sides of the vehicle. Pull metal bumper
bracket forward to remove. Set bolts, metal
bumper and bracket aside to reinstall later.
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10. Using the 1 1/4” hole saw, drill one hole
through the frame end into the frame rail (to
insert nut plates later). Note: We recommend
spraying the surface with an anti-corrosive
paint after drilling. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle.
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When using power drills be aware of the
dangers of torque and drill bit length.
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14. On the driver’s side, align front two baseplate
holes with existing air bag sensor holes (see
white arrows). Insert existing bolt from air bag
sensor into upper, front hole. Clamp baseplate
into place using vise grips. Using baseplate
as a template, drill three holes into frame
rail with the 13/32” drill bit (see grey arrows).
Baseplate painted white for illustration.
Actual baseplate will be powder-coat black.
13. Bend coolant line brackets (see white arrows)
upward toward radiator to make room for
baseplate installation. Using zip ties, secure
the bushing of upper section of coolant line
(see grey arrow) to cross member of the
radiator support bar.
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12. Using the reciprocating saw, make a horizontal
cut in the radiator support ribbing flush with
the bottom of the frame rail. Make another
horizontal cut on the radiator support ribbing
3 1/2” down. Using the pliers, flatten the
ribbing area between the cuts (see grey
arrows). Using the pliers, flatten a 1/2” section
of the frame support ribbing where it meets the
frame rail (see white arrow). Do this to both
sides of the vehicle.
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11. On the driver’s side, remove the electrical
grounds (see white arrows) and move out
of the way for baseplate installation. Using
the 6mm socket, remove the metric bolt from
the air bag sensor (see grey arrow) and
move sensor out of way. Set bolt aside to be
reinstalled later.
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BX2323

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15. On the driver’s side, insert 3/8-16 nut plates
through frame end hole. Align to the lower two
drilled holes (see white arrows). Install
3/8-16 x 1 ½” hex bolts with 3/8” lock washers
and tighten. Trim excess nut plate wire.
Remove air bag sensor bolt (see grey arrow).
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16. On the passenger’s side, align baseplate
with washer reservoir hole and insert existing
bolt (see white arrow). Using the baseplate
as a template, drill three holes into the frame
rail with the 13/32” drill bit (see grey arrows).
Insert 3/8-16 nut plates through frame end
hole. Insert 3/8-16 x 1 1/2” hex bolts and 3/8”
lock washers and tighten to nut plates . Trim
nut plate wires. Remove washer reservoir bolt.
18. On the driver’s side, reinstall air baffle’s
existing bolts to upper rear and lower middle
baseplate holes (see grey arrows). Reconnect
horn cable to air bag sensor. Reinstall sensor
to the top front baseplate hole and insert
sensor pin to lower front hole. Reconnect
electrical grounds with the 6mm hex bolt and
1/4” lock washer (see white arrow).
17. Reinstall metal bumper and bracket. Route
the horn cable through the side of the metal
bumper and out through backside of the metal
bumper (see white arrows). Connect the horn
cable (see grey arrow).
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BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE®RED ON ALL BOLTS
BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS
ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE
FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
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20. Align the fascia to its original position and,
using a hack saw blade, trim necessary
openings in the grille for the attachment tabs.
Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
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19. On the passenger’s side, reinstall washer
reservoir using existing bolts. Reconnect
electrical grounds to the lower front bolt hole
using the #10-16 x 1 self drilling screw (see
white arrow).
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Be sure that ALL electrical connections
are plugged in properly and functioning
BEFORE installing the fascia.
DEALER or INSTALLER:
Be certain the user receives the
instruction sheets for their products.
22. Reinstall the fascia, radiator cover, pushpins
and bolts.
Install the tow bar and safety cables
according to the instructions provided in their
packages. When demonstrating this to the
customer, be sure to include all the contents
and packages.
Do NOT substitute other devices if the tow
bar pins and clips are misplaced.
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21. Attach the permanent baseplate safety
cables to the provided convenience link on
the baseplate (see grey arrow). The photo
above shows the recommended installation
of the cables to frame of vehicle (see white
arrow). Additional options may interfere with
suggested mounting; in this case secure
the cables to a solid piece of the frame as
described in the instructions included with the
permanent baseplate safety cables. Be sure
the safety cables do not rub against any hoses
or moving parts. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle.
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2006-11 Hyundai Accent
(No Foglights) Installation Instructions
BX2323

© 2006, 07, 08, 09, 10 Blue Ox
One Mill Road, Industrial Park
Pender, Nebraska 68047
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.blueox.com
CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT
Blue Ox is committed to providing you with
exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime
with our products. Our team is here to assist you
with any questions you may have regarding the
performance of your product. Simply call 1-(402)
385-3051 and you can speak with our customer
care team.
Additionally, please visit our website to see
which rallies our Destination America team will
be attending. For a nominal fee, our service
technician will service your towing system to
ensure it’s in proper working condition. Also as
a commitment to our customers, should you visit
our factory you can stay at our full service Blue
Ox campground at no charge along with enjoying
a factory tour.
Again thank you for being our customer and for
the confidence you have shown in the performance
of our products. It is because of customers like
you we enjoy the success we have today.
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If the baseplate is in an accident, it must
be replaced. DO NOT use it again! An
accident can cause unseen damage and
using it again could result in more dam-
age or serious injury. DO NOT use the
baseplate if it is damaged or missing parts.
2006-11 Hyundai Accent
(No Foglights) Installation Instructions
BX2323